The Missile Defense Agency is offering the STEM Outreach B.E.S.T. Robotics Grant to official BEST Robotics Local Competition Hubs. This grant aims to provide financial support for purchasing new team robotic kits to increase the number of competing teams and promote STEM engagement among K-12 populations. Eligible applicants include new, novice, and veteran hubs approved by BEST Robotics Inc.’s National Headquarters and managed by a Higher Education Agency. Regional and World Competition hubs are not eligible for this grant opportunity. The closing date for proposal submissions is May 21, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 254402
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2014-DACV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency STEM Outreach B.E.S.T. Robotics Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach’s goal is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,600 |
| Award Floor: | $830 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | MDA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) OutreachThe purpose of this announcement is to allow new, novice, and veteran official BEST Robotics Local Competition Hubs the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new team robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 populations. Proposal submissions are limited to Local Competition Hubs, approved by BEST Robotics Inc.s National Headquarters and managed by a Higher Education Agency (HEA) – junior college or four-year college/university. BEST Robotics Regional and World Competition hubs are excluded from applying to this grant opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle Leger
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4663 Email:michelle.leger@mda.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated close date from May 19 to May 21 | May 02, 2014 | |
| May 02, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2014-DACV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency STEM Outreach B.E.S.T. Robotics Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach’s goal is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,600 |
| Award Floor: | $830 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | MDA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) OutreachThe purpose of this announcement is to allow new, novice, and veteran official BEST Robotics Local Competition Hubs the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new team robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 populations. Proposal submissions are limited to Local Competition Hubs, approved by BEST Robotics Inc.s National Headquarters and managed by a Higher Education Agency (HEA) – junior college or four-year college/university. BEST Robotics Regional and World Competition hubs are excluded from applying to this grant opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle Leger
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4663 Email:michelle.leger@mda.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MDA-2014-DACV-STEM-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Missile Defense Agency STEM Outreach B.E.S.T. Robotics Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach’s goal is to increase the awareness of K-12 and college students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), in order to enhance the number of U.S. scientists and engineers capable of solving future Missile Defense challenges in the Government, industry, and academia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 19, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,600 |
| Award Floor: | $830 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | MDA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach The purpose of this announcement is to allow new, novice, and veteran official BEST Robotics Local Competition Hubs the opportunity to obtain financial support for purchasing new team robotic kits. The additional robotics kits increases the number of competing teams and advances the awareness of and engagement in STEM with K-12 populations. Proposal submissions are limited to Local Competition Hubs, approved by BEST Robotics Inc.s National Headquarters and managed by a Higher Education Agency (HEA) – junior college or four-year college/university. BEST Robotics Regional and World Competition hubs are excluded from applying to this grant opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle Leger
Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4663 Email:michelle.leger@mda.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 254402 Full Announcement-1 -> stemoutreach_bestroboticsgrant_20142015_postcopy_v2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michelle Leger Contract Specialist Phone 256-450-4663 Email: michelle.leger@mda.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00195958 | May 21, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
254402 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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